Fleur Petrus Pomerol 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fleur Petrus
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 91%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Petit Verdot 3%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Wine Enthusiast 97; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96; Wine Spectator 96; Decanter 97

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-cherry and plum core with violet, cocoa, cigar-box and mineral earth notes; silky, opulent texture, polished ripe tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye steak, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with Sichuan pepper.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with double sorting (manual and optical); fermented in thermo-regulated concrete and stainless vats with gentle maceration; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈50% new).

Vineyard Info
Owned by Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix; 18.7 ha on the Pomerol plateau. First acquired by Jean‑Pierre Moueix in 1950; Merlot-dominant, high-quality Pomerol estate.